Bran vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bran and kale different?
- Bran is richer in manganese, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while kale is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Kale covers your daily need for vitamin A, 272% more than bran.
- Bran contains 9 times more selenium than kale. Bran contains 7.7µg of selenium, while kale contains 0.9µg.
Oat bran, cooked and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +325% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +755.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +452% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +870% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 817µg | 681% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 681µg | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 41mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.416mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 28mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.7µg | 0.9µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.156mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.138mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.053mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.21g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 5.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.052g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.193g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
193%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.